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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We’re focusing our social media efforts on LinkedIn, where we’ve found the most engagement and conversation around #SolarGeoengineering. Follow our updates and join the discussion there: buff.ly/1VVAHpT
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Today, the US Congress held a hearing on #SolarGeoengineering and weather modification. It follows a surge of 76 bills across 35 states since 2023 — but only 3 have passed. SRM360’s new State Ban Tracker maps every state proposal and the growing federal debate.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🌍 New in Nature: “Africa must lead the governance of SRM.” SRM360 Expert Contributor Babatunde Abiodun & co-authors call for African leadership in research, governance & dialogue. 🔗 Article: buff.ly/eXfjEQf #SunlightReflectionMethods #SolarGeoengineering
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Africa must lead the governance of solar radiation management - Nature Climate Change
Africa’s future climate could be shaped by solar radiation management (SRM) decisions made elsewhere. To ensure these technologies, if ever pursued, reflect principles of justice and local…
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
At the Arctic Repair Conference, Anni Pokela made the case for urgent, responsible #climate intervention research. Her perspective here: buff.ly/SAdMwvn #SolarGeoengineering #SunlightRefllectionMethods
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
In a new Perspective piece with SRM360, Paul Gambill (co-founder of the carbon removal marketplace Nori) says it’s time to “accept the math” and explore potential climate-cooling interventions. Read the Perspective: buff.ly/cDlpjzM #CDR #carbonremoval #tippingpoints
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
⏳ Last chance to register. Live discussion on wildfires and solar geoengineering. 📅 August 26 | 15.00 BST / 10.00 ET With Patrick T. Brown, Danielle Touma, Brian Buma, and Lili Xia. Register now: buff.ly/SoYCljC #wildfires #climate #climaterisk
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
African ministers reaffirm rejection of #SolarGeoengineering at #AMCEN, calling for a global non-use agreement. 👇 Experts react — from historical context to implications for global climate governance. 📖 Read their full responses: buff.ly/YmzasPf
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
French PM calls the wildfires in France “a catastrophe of unprecedented scale” — driven by climate change. On Aug 26, join SRM360’s live panel on wildfires, climate change & whether #SolarGeoengineering could reduce wildfire risk. 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/M8vqU6w
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
@politico.com is reporting new details about the cancelled marine cloud brightening experiment in Alameda, CA. We’ve gathered early expert reactions. More updates to come as the story develops. 🔗 buff.ly/nlc82YD #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Live July 29 – Join us and expert panellists for a timely discussion on extreme heat, its health impacts, and whether solar geoengineering could help reduce this growing threat. 🕒 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET Register: buff.ly/lVYnTIy #ExtremeHeat #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🎥 New Talk: Why Heat Matters Most in the Solar Geoengineering Debate At #ArcticRepair2025 our Editorial Director @peteirvine.bsky.social explained why SAI could reduce many climate risks – but comes with potentially serious trade-offs. ▶️ buff.ly/bfjqw8R #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
📊 New Perspective from @chadmbaum.bsky.social & #GENIE Project researchers: Global surveys show #SolarGeoengineering support may be higher than assumed – especially in the Global South. ✅ 57% back small trials ❌ 12% reject SRM outright Read the full piece: buff.ly/2fn9EeA
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🔥 Live Discussion: Extreme Heat & #SolarGeoengineering 🗓️ July 29 | 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET How is extreme heat intensifying? Could SRM help? What risks would it raise? Join an expert panel to explore the science, health impacts, and uncertainties. 🔗 buff.ly/SiZcPJs
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Wondering what outdoor SRM experiments actually involve? Check out our new infographics breaking down five planned ARIA-funded projects and download them for free on our site. 🧵 More graphics in thread below. #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
“The Arctic isn’t waiting.” In a new piece ahead of #ArcticRepair2025, @hughhunt.bsky.social‬ argues for expanding SRM research to help protect a rapidly warming Arctic. Read the perspective: buff.ly/YvfHp2B #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🚫 Florida and Louisiana have now banned #SolarGeoengineering, joining Tennessee – but many other state proposals have stalled. New perspective from Craig Segall on what this pattern could mean for science and SRM governance: buff.ly/TNGwmlZ
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The UK Parliament is debating a petition to ban geoengineering. Experts welcome scrutiny — but warn the conversation lacks nuance. Read their reactions → buff.ly/MC46LBD Story will be updated post-debate. #SolarGeoengineering
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UK Parliament to Debate a Petition on Making Geoengineering Illegal
Experts react to the UK Parliament holding a debate on geoengineering in response to a petition with over 160,000 signatures.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Outdoor #SolarGeoengineering experiments are gaining momentum. Track what’s happening – and what’s planned – with our new Outdoor Experiment Tracker Start here → buff.ly/KTBo3SC
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
In this month's newsletter: ☀️ New Outdoor Experiment Tracker ☀️ UK geoengineering debate ☀️ New research on regional impacts, space-based proposals 📖 Read the newsletter: buff.ly/uWVUE9E 📝 Subscribe: buff.ly/L0moJPA #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Is SRM research in Africa “neo-colonial”? Leading African scientists say no — and argue that this framing undermines African leadership. They position responsible SRM research as: ☀️ Africa-led ☀️ Transparent ☀️ About understanding, not advocacy 📖 : buff.ly/xBxY1rs
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
As deadly heat grips North India, what happens when adaptation and mitigation aren’t enough? In a new SRM360 Perspective, Soumitra Das reflects on India’s climate crossroads — and argues it’s time to consider all options. 📖: buff.ly/OBGVyHU #SolarGeoengineering #SunlightReflectionMethods
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Should climate interventions be evaluated like cancer treatment – weighing serious side effects against the disease itself? Our new piece explores how to compare the risks of #SolarGeoengineering vs. uncontrolled climate change. 📖 Read our analysis: buff.ly/35QTlIR
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
#SolarGeoengineering field experiments are gaining momentum — and attention. In our latest podcast, we explore what’s happening, what fieldwork can teach us, and how experiments might be governed. 🎥 : John Moore on the value of real-world insights. 🎙️: buff.ly/F0BfVm3
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Funding for #SolarGeoengineering research is on the rise but remains well below other #ClimateInterventions like #CarbonDioxideRemoval. 📈 Discover more insights in our SRM Funding Overview: buff.ly/776aP85 📊 Explore the landscape with our Funding Tracker: buff.ly/Z3xXtzb
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
What’s new in #SolarGeoengineering? This month's update covers: 🗣️ Takeaways from #DGF2025 🌐 Global SRM developments 🧪 New SAI research 📊 Tracking policy + public conversation Catch up here → buff.ly/avgeW3F
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Collaboration across disciplines and sectors is essential to the #SolarGeoengineering conversation. Amadou Coulibaly highlights the value of researchers, policymakers, and civil society engaging together to shape the future of SRM. #DGF2025 #SunlightReflectionMethods
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
At the close of #DGF2025, Trisha Patel delivered a powerful reflection on how the SRM community is evolving — and why that matters. 📖 Read Trisha's perspective: buff.ly/XU7abSn #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Huge thanks to @degrees.ngo for hosting #DGF2025 – and to everyone behind the scenes who made it happen. Your hard work, thoughtfulness, and dedication created an unforgettable forum. We’re grateful to have been part of it.
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 15/05/2025
"If we're going to continue engaging with SRM seriously, then how we engage with people - outside this room, past our disciplines, and beyond our datasets – matters just as much as what we're researching." Trisha Patel - Inaugural Saleemul Huq prize winner, closing #DGF2025 🌍
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
That’s a wrap on #DGF2025! Trisha Patel closed with an inspiring look ahead at what's to come for SRM. We're leaving inspired, informed—and overcaffeinated ☕. We hope these updates were useful! Wishing #GeoMIP attendees a productive session tomorrow.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Our SRM Funding Tracker is in the spotlight today — cited in @economist.com , @opinion.bloomberg.com , @carbonbrief.org and more. Transparent data is key to informed discussion. Links below 🧵 #SolarGeoengineering
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Julián A. Velasco @juvelas.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Talking about how terrestrial biodiversity will be affected under a solar modification scenario (SRM) at Global Forum Degrees at Cape Town #DGF2025
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
One of the best parts of #DGF2025? Seeing early-career researchers and seasoned experts connect, share, and inspire each other.
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 15/05/2025
Great energy in yesterday's #DGF2025 session discussing SRM experiments. Lively World Cafe style conversations explored hypothetical case studies from SAI to sea-ice thickening—unpacking the science, governance, and regional realities.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Poster sessions wrap-up today. If you're at #DGF2025 be sure to head over during one of today's two breaks and connect with researchers one-on-one as they showcase their exciting projects.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
"We are not advocating for the deployment of SRM technologies. Instead, we are investigating what SRM could mean for Africa." From #DGF2025, African researchers respond to criticism.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
☀️ Day 4 of #DGF2025 is underway! The opening plenary considers future governance challenges. Then it’s a full day of new initiatives, fresh perspectives, and deep dives into stakeholder engagement, cryosphere impacts, strengthening African leadership, and more.
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Centre for Climate Repair @climaterepair.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
☀️ On #DGF2025 Day 2, our team joined panels on SAI and targeted interventions, sharing and gaining perspectives on SRM experiments. What was your highlight of the day? 📆 Here's where you'll find us today Check out the full agenda: degreesglobalforum.org/about/agenda/
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 14/05/2025
"In sustainable development, one thing I've learnt is that there is this kind of dance between evidence, people and political systems. I think managing that balance is something that SRM can learn from development."—Rose Mutiso #DGF2025 🌍
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Global South 🤝 Global North. Michael Taylor appreciates the representation of southern researchers at #DGF2025 and the ability to interact with peers from across the globe.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
#DGF2025 Day 3 kicks off with an interactive opening plenary! Panelists Holly Buck, Rose Mutiso, and David Keith add commentary as the audience responds to polls on emissions reduction, carbon removal, mitigation displacement, and SRM's role in climate solutions.
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 13/05/2025
Portia Adade Williams—"Funding drives our research agenda and our ability to respond to challenges. But 78% of funding from 1990-2020 on climate change in Africa went to institutions in the Global North. We need to fund local research." #DGF2025
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 13/05/2025
Great conversations brewing at the first poster session today at #DGF2025 >>> two more to come!
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Adam Welz @adamwelz.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I’m at the largest-ever conference on Solar Radiation Modification aka solar geoengineering which (conveniently) is in my home city of Cape Town. Learning a lot & looking forward to writing interesting stuff! Followers: What do you most want to know about this controversial topic? #DGF2025
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UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Hi from the Degrees Global Forum #DGF2025 in Cape Town where we organized 2 events: a Latin America policy-science dialogue on SRM, and plenary session on looking ahead to coming large-scale international governance challenges. @degrees.ngo
Juan Pablo speaking at the Degrees conference
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
A highlight from a busy morning of academic and themed sessions at #DGF2025. Do we have the technology to deploy SAI? #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Today kicked off with an engaging live podcast recording where African researchers Babatunde Abiodun, Ernest Ofori, Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Portia Adade Williams shared their hopes and concerns about SRM and the future of climate justice. Parallel sessions up next! #DGF2025
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
☕ Good morning from Day 2 of #DGF2025! Take a look back at yesterday's highlights and let us know what you're most excited about discussing today. 🎥 Watch the recap reel: buff.ly/yNABMJX 📖 Read today's Degrees Daily: buff.ly/0O2fgGu 📝 Subscribe to stay in the loop:https://buff.ly/rKQw3LQ.
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
And we’re off! #DGF2025 opens with remarks by Jackie Kado, Oliver Morton - @eaterofsun.bsky.social , Thelma Krug, and Pascal Lamy – setting the stage for the critical discussions to follow. #SolarGeoengineering
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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
As the Degrees Global Forum opens today, @degrees.ngo CEO Andy Parker reflects on 14 years of building Global South SRM research capacity—and what’s next. 🔗: buff.ly/1ELf0EZ #SolarGeoengineering #DGF2025
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